The baby name Kendriz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEN-driz (IPA: /ˈkɛn.drɪz/).
The baby name Kendriz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEN-driz (IPA: /ˈkɛn.drɪz/).
Kendriz is English, Welsh in Origin.
Kendriz is a modern English given name, most likely a creative spin on Kendrick/Kendrix. Kendrick itself has several roots: from Welsh Cynwrig ("chief, hero"); from Old English elements cyne/cen and ric ("royal/bold" + "power, rule"); and as a Scottish/Irish surname meaning "son of Henry" (Henry from Germanic heim + ric, "home ruler"). Through these pathways, Kendriz carries senses of leadership, bravery, and royal authority.
Use of Kendriz reflects late-20th and early-21st-century trends favoring surname-first names and z/x endings. It remains rare and reads as unisex, though more common for boys. Variants and spellings include Kendrix, Kendris, Kendrez, and Kendryz; related forms are Kendrick and Kendra. Possible nicknames are Ken, Kenny, Riz, and Drez. English is the primary context, with occasional influence from Spanish-speaking communities that prefer a final -z. Pronunciation varies, typically KEN-driz or ken-DRIZZ.
Kendriz is extremely rare. There are only 6 recorded uses on record, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Kendriz is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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